It is a fast and very quiet machine.  It is quiet due to the solid state hard drive, which is a first ownership for me.  I have used hundreds of laptops, but this one is nice because the feel of the keys is solid and the pads are big enough for my fingers, but allow fluid motion between each key strike.  The mouse pad in the center is useful,  but not getting activated when I type.  The screen is clear, but not shiny so there is a much less significant glare issue.  And the weight is great.  It is easy to tuck into my bag and keep going without feeling like I am lifting weights.  Good machine.